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No. 7 Rutgers stunned by Cincy 30-11
Nov 18 2006 11:58PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Nick Davila fought back tears while hugging his family and friends in the middle of a rare, raucous Cincinnati celebration. He had good reason to get choked up.
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Quigley leads No. 23 DePaul to 90-64 win
Nov 18 2006 11:58PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Allie Quigley had 26 points and eight assists to lead No. 23 DePaul to a 90-64 victory over Illinois State in the Blue Demon Invitational championship game Saturday night.
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No. 9 LSU 23 tops Ole Miss 23-20 in OT
Nov 18 2006 11:53PM (CT)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Colt David kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime to lift No. 9 LSU to a 23-20 victory over Mississippi on Saturday night. JaMarcus Russell and Dwayne Bowe hooked up on a fourth down touchdown pass in the final seconds of regulation to send the game into overtime.
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No. 21 Huskies defeat Fairfield 74-49
Nov 18 2006 11:51PM (CT)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut freshman center Hasheem Thabeet said he was worried about getting into foul trouble early Saturday against Fairfield.
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No. 12 Texas A&M tops La. Tech 75-59
Nov 18 2006 11:50PM (CT)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Acie Law scored 21 points and Joseph Jones had 19 to lead No. 12 Texas A&M to a 75-59 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night.
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No. 4 USC shuts down No. 17 Cal 23-9
Nov 18 2006 11:50PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - No. 4 Southern California is headed back to Pasadena at the very least. The Trojans kept a loftier goal alive as well. John David Booty passed for 238 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the USC defense shut down California in the second half, and the Trojans beat the Golden Bears 23-9 Saturday night to clinch the Pac-10 championship and a berth in the Rose Bowl.
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Hokies cruise past Wake Forest 27-6
Nov 18 2006 11:39PM (CT)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Even though its pursuit of a division title ended last week, Virginia Tech looked like a team that had something to play for Saturday night.
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Nebraska upsets No. 20 Creighton 73-61
Nov 18 2006 11:27PM (CT)
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Creighton coach Dana Altman gave a blunt assessment after Nebraska beat his 20th-ranked Bluejays 73-61 Saturday night.
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Ohio St. tops Michigan in thriller 42-39
Nov 18 2006 11:21PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Troy Smith and his Ohio State teammates touched off a raucous celebration on the field, the national championship game squarely in their sights. And when the No. 1 Buckeyes get to Arizona to play it, No. 2 Michigan might be waiting there for a rematch.
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No. 10 Louisville rebounds with 31-8 win
Nov 18 2006 11:13PM (CT)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Brian Brohm threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns to wide receiver Harry Douglas as No. 10 Louisville rebounded from a loss to Rutgers with a 31-8 win over South Florida on Saturday.
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No. 14 Rutgers defeats Florida 88-71
Nov 18 2006 11:07PM (CT)
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - Epiphanny Prince scored 29 points and Brittany Ray added 20 points to lead No. 14 Rutgers over Florida 88-71 on Saturday night and give the Scarlet Knights their first win of the season.
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Paris strong again for No. 3 Oklahoma
Nov 18 2006 10:49PM (CT)
HONOLULU (AP) - No. 3 Oklahoma found other players to step up Saturday when their All-American center got into early foul trouble. Senior Chelsi Welch scored 14 first half points when the Sooners were struggling early and freshmen forward Amanda Thompson added a career-high 11 to help Oklahoma beat Hawaii 76-56 to win the Waikiki Beach Marriott Classic.
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Column: Wolverines honor Bo with effort
Nov 18 2006 10:41PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Bo knows. Even in defeat, there was no better way this Michigan squad could have honored Bo Schembechler's memory and proved it learned his lessons than the way it fought back time after time against Ohio State.
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Dunbar ignites No. 20 B.C. to 38-21 win
Nov 18 2006 10:10PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - When Jolonn Dunbar scored on a fumble recovery 42 seconds into the game, he thought to himself, "Oh, man, this must be my lucky day." Little did he know. Boston College's captain and linebacker returned another fumble for a touchdown less than three minutes later and the 20th-ranked Eagles stayed in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship picture with a 38-16 win over 21st-ranked Maryland on Saturday.
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No. 1 Florida blasts Chattanooga 93-44
Nov 18 2006 9:56PM (CT)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Lee Humphrey's shot felt good the first three games. It felt really good Saturday night. Humphrey broke out of a brief shooting slump, hitting five 3-pointers and leading top-ranked Florida to a 93-44 victory over Chattanooga.
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BYU takes Mountain West with 42-17 rout
Nov 18 2006 9:09PM (CT)
PROVO, Utah (AP) - The celebration over Brigham Young's first conference championship in five years wasn't over until Elvis sang. Actually, it may have been just beginning. No. 23 BYU clinched the Mountain West Conference title with a 42-17 win over New Mexico on Saturday, leaving only one opponent left between the Cougars and a perfect conference season.
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Auburn wins 5th straight 22-15 over Bama
Nov 18 2006 8:52PM (CT)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Auburn quarterback Brandon Cox and his offensive linemen posed at midfield, flashing five fingers while a photographer clicked away. The 15th-ranked Tigers wanted to preserve this moment for posterity, Saturday's 22-15 victory over Alabama, their fifth in a row in this bitter rivalry.
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Boise St. moves to 11-0 with 49-10 win
Nov 18 2006 8:45PM (CT)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boise State took the penalties in stride. The Broncos had too much to celebrate to worry about them. Jared Zabransky threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns and Brett Denton ran for 125 yards and two scores to help No. 13 Boise State beat Utah State 49-10 Saturday.
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Kentucky recovers to beat Old Dominion
Nov 18 2006 8:10PM (CT)
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Jenny Pfeiffer scored 22 points _ including five 3-pointers _ and Carly Ormerod had 18 along with seven assists to lead No. 21 Kentucky over Old Dominion 69-55 Saturday.
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Hokies' Ore out with ankle injury
Nov 18 2006 8:08PM (CT)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Virginia Tech's Branden Ore injured his left ankle in the first quarter against No. 14 Wake Forest on Saturday night, likely sidelining the Atlantic Coast Conference's leading rusher for the rest of the game.
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No. 4 Pitt downs Massachusetts 85-68
Nov 18 2006 8:03PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh is good enough with Aaron Gray in its lineup to be ranked No. 4. What surprised Massachusetts was how good the Panthers were without their 7-foot star.
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No. 6 Fighting Irish turn back Army 41-9
Nov 18 2006 7:59PM (CT)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Bring on USC. A few minutes after leading Notre Dame to a 41-9 rout of Army on Saturday quarterback Brady Quinn went over to the student section to join in the cheers: "Beat SC! Beat SC!" Quinn shouted, pumping his arm to keep the fans' rhythm.
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No. 3 Gators pound W. Carolina 62-0
Nov 18 2006 7:48PM (CT)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida looks ready for Florida State _ and the future. Freshman Tim Tebow ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, and the third-ranked Gators overwhelmed Western Carolina 62-0 on Saturday.
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Top-ranked Terps defeat Arizona 75-61
Nov 18 2006 7:44PM (CT)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Maryland has made a habit of controlling games early before allowing opponents to come back. For the second consecutive game, the top-ranked Terrapins were outscored in the second half but still won comfortably.
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No. 15 Vandy routs Dartmouth 79-49
Nov 18 2006 7:44PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Carla Thomas scored 21 points to lead No. 15 Vanderbilt to a 79-49 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday. Thomas scored 14 points in the first half to help the Commodores (3-0) build a 14-point lead. Vanderbilt took its biggest lead of the half when Jessica Mooney hit a 3-pointer to beat the halftime buzzer, giving the Commodores a 41-27 advantage.
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Ohio St. tops Michigan in thriller 42-39
Nov 18 2006 7:40PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game. The Wolverines may have another shot at the Buckeyes though _ they, too, can still make it to the BCS title game in Arizona. Smith and the top-ranked Buckeyes put their dazzling speed on display with a barrage of big plays, and they needed every one of them to beat an inspired Michigan team, 42-39 on Saturday.
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Arkansas wins to reach SEC title game
Nov 18 2006 7:14PM (CT)
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Darren McFadden didn't have his usually strong game rushing but made up for it by returning a kickoff for a touchdown. The Heisman Trophy contender returned a kickoff 92 yards for No. 5 Arkansas and his teammates backed him Saturday with just enough big plays to slip past Mississippi State 28-14 and into the Southeastern Conference championship game.
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No. 18 Ga. Tech rolls over Duke 49-21
Nov 18 2006 6:32PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Tech's players couldn't wait to begin looking ahead to the coming weeks, with three games that will define the Yellow Jackets' season. Chan Gailey gave them a head start. Gailey pulled his starters after the first half of Saturday's lopsided 49-21 win over Duke as No. 18 Georgia Tech gained momentum for its Atlantic Coast Conference championship drive.
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No. 16 Marquette tops E. Michigan 95-62
Nov 18 2006 5:13PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Marquette overwhelmed Eastern Michigan with another impressive display of long-distance shooting. Dominic James scored 17 points and the 16th-ranked Golden Eagles made 13 of 27 3-pointers in a 95-62 win Saturday.
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Ainge lifts No. 22 Vols over Vandy 39-10
Nov 18 2006 5:11PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - In hindsight, maybe that DVD celebrating Vanderbilt's first victory over Tennessee since 1982 wasn't such a good idea. The 22nd-ranked Volunteers used that as motivation Saturday and put an end to a rare November slide.
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Paterno watches 17-13 win from press box
Nov 18 2006 5:05PM (CT)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - From his perch in the press box, Joe Paterno looked pensive, even a little nervous at times. He had reason to worry.
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Sooners still contending after 36-10 win
Nov 18 2006 5:02PM (CT)
WACO, Texas (AP) - Bob Stoops isn't having a tough time dealing with Oklahoma's turnovers, not when the players making the mistakes are also scoring touchdowns. Plus, the 16th-ranked Sooners have a six-game winning streak and are still in contention for the Big 12 South title after overcoming five miscues Saturday in a 36-10 victory at Baylor.
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No. 12 Badgers coast past Buffalo 35-3
Nov 18 2006 4:38PM (CT)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin snapped out of what looked like a senior slump on Senior Day, scoring two touchdowns just before halftime to pull away from a surprisingly pesky Buffalo team.
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Fans observe moment of silence for Bo
Nov 18 2006 3:53PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler was remembered with a moment of silence during Saturday's Michigan-Ohio State game. Here is the introduction read at Ohio Stadium:
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Paterno makes quick entrance to stadium
Nov 18 2006 1:46PM (CT)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Joe Paterno watched from the press box on Saturday in his first trip back to Beaver Stadium since breaking his left leg.
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Ex-Michigan coach Bo Schembechler dies
Nov 18 2006 6:15AM (CT)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - In the end, Michigan vs. Ohio State may have been too much for Bo Schembechler's failing heart. The man with half-century-old roots to The Game died at age 77 Friday on the eve of perhaps the biggest matchup in the storied rivalry's history, No 1 vs. No. 2, and his doctor said it might have been because of all the excitement.
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No. 5 Ohio St. defeats E.Kentucky 74-45
Nov 18 2006 4:19AM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Defense and Daequan Cook were a pretty good tandem for No. 5 Ohio State. The Buckeyes forced 26 turnovers and freshman sub Cook scored 22 points in a 74-45 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Friday night.
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Pepperdine upsets No. 14 Rutgers, 75-73
Nov 18 2006 2:01AM (CT)
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - Teena Wickett and Teiosha George scored 21 points apiece Friday as Pepperdine upset No. 14 Rutgers 75-73 in overtime.
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Fresno State upsets No. 22 BYU, 61-51
Nov 18 2006 1:49AM (CT)
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Chantella Perera made four 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help Fresno State upset No. 22 BYU 61-51 Friday night.
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No. 12 Texas A&M pounds Lamar 94-60
Nov 18 2006 12:12AM (CT)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - No. 12 Texas A&M has been taking off fast, and the Aggies have a 2-0 record to show for it. Joseph Jones scored seven of his 19 points in the first 3:30 of the game and the Aggies cruised to a 94-60 win over Lamar in the inaugural Shelby Metcalf Classic on Friday night.
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No. 23 DePaul stifles Yale 86-60
Nov 18 2006 12:10AM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - China Threatt scored 18 points to lead No. 23 DePaul over Yale 86-60 Friday night in the semifinals of the Blue Demon Invitational. Allie Quigley had 12 points and seven rebounds and Jenna Rubino added 12 points for DePaul (1-1), which will face Illinois State in the final on Saturday.
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Former UCLA CB Marcus Cassel dies
Nov 18 2006 12:02AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former UCLA cornerback Marcus Cassel, a four-year letterman for the Bruins, died Friday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier in the day.
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